March 8

Introduce the Assignment

Quick review  of example AP synthesis essay prompt and response (2014 and 2011)

Reading and review time for BBF chptr 4-6 quiz tomorrow (15 questions for 30 points – 5 questions per chapter)

HW: 

Quick review for quiz tomorrow on chptrs 4-6

Research Social Justice online. What is it?


On a sheet of paper, write down some definitions and two examples of possible social justice issues.

March 9

Quiz on BBF chapters 4-6

Five Faces of Oppression

See/Review student responses to synthesis essay (2014)

Begin brainstorming possible topics and, if you want to work with a partner, find a partner (or two) to work with.

Review AP rubric

Deadlines: See calendar below.

3/7 No school	3/8 Introduce the Assignment Quick review  of example AP synthesis essay prompt and response (2014 and 2011) Reading and review time for BBF chptr 4-6 quiz tomorrow (15 questions for 30 points – 5 questions per chapter) HW: Research Social Justice online. What is it? On a sheet of paper, write down some definitions and two examples of possible social justice issues.	3/9 Quiz on BBF chapters 4-6 Five Faces of Oppression See/Review student responses to synthesis essay (2014) Begin brainstorming possible topics and, if you want to work with a partner, find a partner (or two) to work with. Review AP rubric	3/10 In-class Reading: Read and annotate chapters 7-8 for Tuesday Tonight: Talk/text about possible topics and prompts; perhaps review possible issues on the UN website (or another one).  Be ready to hit the ground running and have a productive day of research tomorrow.	3/11 Research Day Prd 7 - NC East Prd 8 – laptop computers in Rm 120 HW: Read chapter 8 for Tuesday Independently or with a team discuss and research possible topics with a an eye towards being able to create a debatable prompt (concerning possible responses to the problem)
3/14 Research Day Prd 7 - NC East Prd 8 – laptop computers in Rm 120 Research your topic with a goal of having 1st draft of the following materials completed by Thursday Make sure you finish reading chapters 7-8	3/15 Discuss BBF chapters 7-8 Read chapter 9 for Friday	3/16 Late Start Day  Research Day (Prds 7-8 in Lib B)	3/17 Research Day Prds 7-8 in Lib E Due today (visual check) 1st draft of  chosen and excerpted sources, bibliographic entries for sources, source write-ups, and rubrics BBF chapter 9 due for tomorrow	3/18 QUARTER 3 END Research Day Prd 7-8 in Lib B
3/28 In-class reading: Read BBF Chapters 10-12 for Friday Discussion time with Partner: And review with one another where you are at with your synthesis project.	3/29 Research Day Prd 7&8 Lib E Print materials and review your partner’s materials and vice versa. Do they need editing? Better sources? Better write-ups? Better prompt? Do all of the pieces work together – are you on the same page?	3/30 Research Day Prd 7-8 in DC Complete and print your nearly final draft for tomorrow’s peer review	3/31 Nearly Final Draft Due In classroom Peer Reviews Reminder that BBF chapters 10-12 should be read and annotated by tomorrow.	4/1 Final Synthesis Projects Due as Word Document (turntin.com) and Hard Copy Library Room E Print and hand in hardcopy and submit digital copy to turnitin.com